Hands-on Learning Strategy in Science and its Effect on Students' Achievement

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In this study, we look into the effectiveness of hands-on learning strategy in teaching science.

METHODS

This study focused on the receptive skills of the grade nine students which present a number of potential problems. 100 students used the hands-on learning strategy. Comparison of pre-test and post-test results were used to find the effectiveness on students' achievement.

RESULTS

As a result, students performed better in post-test than pre-test in Chemistry under hands-on learning strategy. The Science teachers and Grade 9 students perceived the hands-on learning as an effective strategy in teaching Science.

DISCUSSIONS

The result demonstrates the need of the teachers to be equipped with the different strategies in teaching science as the nature of work is significantly changed by the trends of the 21st century.